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Jelena Dokic's Father and Ex-Coach Damir Dies
- Jelena Dokic, former tennis world number four, announced the death of her estranged father and former coach, Damir Dokic, on May 16, 2025.
- The announcement follows a decade of estrangement due to Damir's physical, verbal, and emotional abuse detailed by Jelena in 2009 and her 2017 autobiography Unbreakable.
- Damir, known for violent behavior, was jailed in 2009 for threatening an Australian ambassador with explosives, and Jelena shared conflicted feelings about their difficult relationship.
- Jelena wrote on social media that despite the strained communication, "it is never easy losing a parent" and described the grief as "difficult and complicated".
- The death highlights complex grief for estranged parents, where one must mourn both the parent and the lost relationship, often needing personal rituals or professional support.
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Jelena Dokic: Long Martyrdom – Tyrant Father (†66) of the Ex-Tennis Star Is Dead
Jelena Dokic was one of the best tennis players in the world. But the price the Australian had to pay for it was high. She was abused and humiliated by her father. Despite everything, she now preserves decency.
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